OTD: 18th April 75 years ago Ireland became a republic
It was also the day we officially left the commonwealth.
@Miriamm I'm looking forward to Scotland making the same change. I was born in the UK, but I hope to die in a free Scotland.
@bodhipaksa Can't see it happening in my lifetime now, sadly. Even with the worst Westminster encumbents in living memory, there doesn't appear to be a convincing majority in favour.